Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas has faced backlash over a TikTok video featuring his 16-year-old daughter Scarlett, which some viewers have deemed 'inappropriate'. The clip, which has amassed nearly 4 million views, shows Ryan dancing with Scarlett and his brother Scott to the song 'I Say a Little Prayer'. Scarlett is seen wearing a crop top and low-rise trousers, sparking a fierce online debate.
Critics of the video expressed concern, with one commenting: 'Immediately thought this was wrong,' while another claimed: 'If I was her mother I’d be really concerned about these videos they make just so the men can stay relevant.' However, many others defended the family, urging people to 'get a grip'. One supporter wrote: 'Scarlett looks pretty and dresses like most her age. If anyone sees a problem with it, they are the one with the problem.'
Scarlett, known for her role as Izzy Charles in Waterloo Road, is no stranger to the limelight. Her mother is Corrie actress Tina O’Brien. The Thomas family's TikTok account boasts over half a million followers, and previous videos featuring Scarlett have garnered millions of views. In one clip, which has over 10 million views, Scarlett asked her father and uncles: 'How many boys have I kissed?' leaving them stunned.
Ryan Thomas has a strained relationship with Scarlett’s mother, Tina O’Brien. Three years ago, Tina was accused of smashing a wing mirror off Ryan’s Range Rover with a baseball bat. Despite past tensions, both have since moved on, with Tina stating in 2016: 'Everyone has moved on and is in a happy place.'
